H.R. 3803 (112th)

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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Introduced

23 January 2012

Last action

31 July 2012 · Reported

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).

Summary

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion within the District of Columbia except in conformity with this Act's requirements. Requires the physician to first make a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician would consider necessary. Prohibits the abortion from being performed if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater. Makes an exception where necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, excluding psychological or emotional conditions or any claim or diagnosis that the woman will engage in conduct intended to result in her death. Permits a physician to terminate a pregnancy under such exception only in the manner which provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless termination of the pregnancy in that manner would pose a greater risk of the death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman than would other available methods. Prescribes penalties for violations. Bars prosecution of a woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this Act, but authorizes such a woman or the father or maternal grandparent of the unborn child to obtain appropriate relief through a civil action. Provides for injunctive relief to prevent violations. Sets forth specified privacy protections in court proceedings for the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed. Requires any physician who performs an abortion within the District to report it to the Department of Health of the District of Columbia, which shall issue annual public reports.

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Timeline

23 January 2012
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
23 January 2012
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 January 2012
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 January 2012
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Source: Committee
17 May 2012
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
16 July 2012
Committee
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Source: Committee
18 July 2012
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 14.
Source: Committee
18 July 2012
Committee
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
Source: Committee
18 July 2012
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
31 July 2012
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
31 July 2012
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).
Source: Floor
31 July 2012
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).
Source: Floor
31 July 2012
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3803.
Source: Floor
31 July 2012
Reported
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5440-5448; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5440-5442)
Source: Floor
31 July 2012
Floor
Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
31 July 2012
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Source: Calendars
31 July 2012
Discharge
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Source: Discharge
31 July 2012
Committee
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Source: Committee
31 July 2012
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-640, Part I.
Source: Committee
31 July 2012
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-640, Part I.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3803
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